VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 6. Western Europe, 1945–2000 > c. The Low Countries > 2. The Kingdom of the Netherlands > 1949, Aug. 3
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1949, Aug. 3
 
Holland's upper chamber ratified the North Atlantic Treaty.  1
 
1951, Jan. 24
 
A proposal offered by Foreign Minister Dirk Stikker that the Netherlands share Western New Guinea with the republic of Indonesia brought on a prolonged cabinet crisis (Mar. 14).  2
 
1952, June 25–26
 
Elections for Parliament gave the Labor Party and the Catholic Party equal strength in the second chamber.  3
 
Sept. 1
 
Drees of the Labor Party formed a coalition cabinet.  4
 
 
 
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